A local businesswoman has been recognised on the national stage after winning the Rising Star Award at the prestigious Business Awards UK. Founded by Lisa Stephens, Totally Tiaras creates beautiful handcrafted tiaras and bridal accessories using vintage jewellery, reclaimed heirloom pieces and bespoke designs, giving brides the opportunity to wear something truly personal while embracing a…
Birmingham City University’s Jaldeep Katwala has been appointed to a new national board that will help determine how up to £12 million is invested in the future of local journalism across the UK. As a member of the Local News Fund Steering Board, the Director of the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity will…
Parkinson’s UK has launched a new physical activity grants programme for marginalised communities across the UK to help more people living with the condition to get active. The pilot grants programme will run from Monday 2 June to Sunday 10 August 2025. It will run in conjunction with the charity’s established physical activity grants programme, which has been delivering…